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CHECKLIST – Move-in and out cleaning

CHECKLIST – Move-in and out cleaning

CHECKLIST – Move-in and out cleaning

By Asset and Property Management Department

It is always a stressful time when moving in or out of the property. There are lots of things to manage so this transition can be smooth and without any stress. Our intention is to undertake a FINAL INSPECTION to prepare an EXIT CONDITION REPORT based on the ENTRY CONDITION REPORT of your rental property as soon as possible after you hand your keys in at our office.

It is better to WALK through the PROPERTY on the DAY when you are HANDING OVER the KEYS… schedule a meeting for the day with one of the Property Managers. You will need to ensure that the items on the CHECKLIST listed below have been given due attention to make it presentable:

General:

  • Carpet steam cleaning to be carried out by a professional contractor - a receipt will be required Hire machines are not acceptable; Highly recommend MUST be booked for the day before you handover the key;
  • Pest control for fleas is required when a dog or cat has been kept or permitted on the premises;
  • Clean all windows, doors, sliding doors, window tracks, fly screens, and security screens;
  • Vacuum all sliding door tracks and wipe;
  • Sweep and mop all floors, removing marks;
  • Clean light fittings, remove all cobwebs (remove light fittings and wipe out dead bugs);
  • Clean marks off walls and light switches;
  • Wipe down and remove all dust from skirting boards;
  • All curtains and blinds to be taken down and cleaned;
  • Window & window sills to be cleaned inside and out;
  • Clean all ceiling fans (is applicable);
  • Please turn off the main power switch in the electrical meter box;

Kitchen

  • Inside and outside all cupboards and doors
  • Inside, outside, and around the stove, grill, and oven
  • Inside, outside and behind refrigerator and dishwasher
  • Exhaust fans and filter
  • Sink, especially drain holes
  • Rangehood and filter (filter can be removed and cleaned)

Bathroom

  • All floors, mirrors, windows, and window tracks
  • Inside and outside all cupboards
  • Toilet, bath, glass screens, and sink
  • Grouting to be free of all soap, residue, and mildew
  • Clean inside built-in wardrobes and mirrored doors (wipe over scuff marks)
  • Clean all ceiling exhaust fans in bathrooms & toilets

Laundry Area

  • Inside, outside and behind the washing machine, rinse out the filter.
  • Inside, outside and behind the dryer, remove lint.
  • Clean laundry tub (inside the bottom cupboard of the tub)
  • Clean ceiling exhaust fans.

Alfresco or Outdoor pergola or Veranda

  • Sweep and mop, clean railings, and any perplex glass.
  • Remove all cobwebs.

Garage or Sheds

  • Sweep out and remove any oil residue from the concrete.
  • Remove all cobwebs.
  • Empty any bins and remove all rubbish (put the bin out if it is full).
  • Close garage door.

Front and back yards

  • Lawns and gardens to be mowed, gardens weeded and left tidy.
  • No rubbish is to be left on the property.

If furnished

  • Make sure that all items are in original rooms as per inventory and have been cleaned.

ADDRESS UPDATE: Who needs to know about your current address?

When you move to your new home there will be a number of people and organizations you will need to notify.

The following CHECKLIST includes some of the most common; we suggest you use it as a basis for creating your own personalized list to make a smooth TRANSITION.

Personal

  • Family, Friends, and Relatives
  • Government Agencies (VicRoads, Taxation Office & Electoral Commission)
  • Employer
  • Medical (doctor, Medicare, insurance)
  • School/university
  • Clubs and associations
  • Finance (accountants, banks, credit cards, and superannuation)
  • Insurance (contents, health, building, motor vehicle, special items)
  • Department stores (accounts, store cards)
  • Utility Connections (Electricity, Water, Gas, and Telephone)
  • News or Travel agency

The Day when you hand over the keys

  • Do a final walk-through with this checklist to ensure your property is in the correct handover state to avoid any tenancy disputes with your rental bond.
  • Your carpets should be professionally cleaned by today;
  • External areas returned to the same condition as the beginning of the lease;
  • Bins emptied or placed out on collection point securely;
  • Organize your keys and remote controls for all locks are ready to be returned;

Date of disconnection:

Make sure Electric and Water connections must be scheduled for disconnection for the next day of vacation date so Estate Agent can ensure all electricity’ equipment are in working order, and you take picture of meter readings;

Mail/Letter Diversion: consider the letter and mail diversion options at the local post office or online to divert for at least 2months so you won’t miss any important communication.

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How to prepare for an open home inspection

How to prepare for an open home inspection

By Property Advisory Services

The first impressions always make difference. With property inspections being the first opportunity for buyers to walk through your home and feel the positive vibes to think of buying. During open home inspections, you and your appointed agent enhance this opportunity to increase your chance of a quick and profitable sale... by presenting in the best stage.  

Follow these tips to show your home off at its best:

  • Tidy the exterior - Create a great first visual impression for potential buyers by making sure the house and yard are clean and tidy.
  • Complete small repairs - Chipped tiles, flaking paint, dripping taps, carpet stains should all be fixed before an open home.
  • Clear the mess - Remove any indication of repair or construction work or any sign of pets being inside the house.
  • Clean and declutter - Wash the windows, tidy all cupboards, weed the gardens, mow the lawn, and empty the bins. Remove clutter from all rooms and arrange furniture to make rooms appear spacious.
  • Make it smell fresh - Light perfumed candles or use scented plug-ins to make your home smell pleasant.
  • Bring in light - Make sure there is lots of natural light throughout the house. Pull curtains, raise blinds, and let the sunshine in.
  • Get the temperature right - If it’s cold outside, create a welcoming ambiance with indoor heating or open fires. If it’s hot, open doors and windows to create airflow.
  • Add life - Show that your home is loved and cared for by adding vases of fresh flowers and bowls of fruit.
  • Secure your valuables - Remove valuable items or put them in a safe location that is out of obvious sight and keep cash, identification, and credit cards on your person.
  • Allow full access - Make sure the agent has keys to all additional locked areas that may need to be inspected, such as garden sheds, garage, and granny flat.

Put yourself in the buyer’s shoes and then think… the way which are most important when attending open home inspections when you plan to buy. Present the property at its absolute best during an inspection. With a bit of thought and effort, you can improve the chances that potential buyers will want to make a follow-up visit, like to count in the agent’s buyer pool to create competition and perhaps sign that all-important contract of sale. 

Simply, if YOU WIN, WE WIN.

All the best?

Team at Goldfish

COVID -19, Business Continuity Plan

COVID -19, Business Continuity Plan

By Regulatory Compliance Team, GRE

In response to coronavirus (COVID-19), Goldfish Real Estate (GRE) team has prepared and committed to implementing a Strategic Business continuity plan to serve our clients in the best and safest approach as per Federal and State Authorities’ directions. 

Like many other businesses, organisations and other institutions, coronavirus (COVID-19) is impacting the operations of Goldfish Real Estate as well.

As we know, The Victorian Government has now declared the State of Disaster in Victoria. Goldfish Real Estate will be STRICTLY following guidelines and advice from the Victorian Government and Authorities.

The Goldfish Real Estate team has implemented its business continuity plan, our office will be temporarily closed until further advised by the Authorities and we anticipate our staff will work remotely over the period of COVID-19 restrictions.

Scheduled face-to-face meetings, inspections, engagements will be cancelled indefinitely and all meetings will be replaced with video conferences or virtual. We proudly like to stand with our community and State Government that all of our operations are virtual, innovative and on the advanced scale until further advised, We are keen to see our community COVID free. Our operations will be resumed as per COVID Safe Plan as advised by the Authorities.

By implementing innovative, advanced infrastructure and technology, we are working hard and smart to ensure that any impacts are limited and that our commitments and deadlines are met to the best of our abilities.

We hope we can rely on your patience in these circumstances. We will do everything possible to return to a normal operating environment once restrictions will be eased out.

We also understand that for many of you, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be impacting your operations and we will extend the same patience and understanding to you as we all work to manage the impacts of the virus threat.

We highly recommend downloading COVID Safe App and follow precautions as advised by the Department of Health, Australian Government. 

For more information visit dhhs.vic.gov.au/coronavirus or call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice if you are displaying symptoms.

#StayHome #StaySafe #Facemask #PracticeHygineCare #SocialDistancing150metre #EatHealthy #ThinkPositive #FollowDirectionsbytheAuhtorities

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